This focus area works to address the overall physical and mental health and well-being of Jewish women and girls locally, nationally, and internationally. The emphasis is on protecting, promoting, and educating individuals and communities about issues related to women's health. Topics include violence against women; sex trafficking; community health education; screening and prevention; sexual health; intervention training for mikvah attendants; breast health; eating disorders; genetics; women with disabilities; healthy relationships for teens, etc.

The Jewish Women's Foundation is an independent project of the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.

The Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago is the one organization that impacts every aspect of local and global Jewish life, providing human services for Jews and others in need, creating Jewish experiences and strengthening Jewish community connections.